DeSoto County, Mississippi Population 2022
DeSoto County, Mississippi's estimated population is 193,984 with a growth rate of 1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County, Mississippi is the 4th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 161,778 and has seen a growth of 19.91% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 7,002 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 19,042 | 12,040 | 171.95% |
| 1860 | 23,336 | 4,294 | 22.55% |
| 1870 | 32,021 | 8,685 | 37.22% |
| 1880 | 22,924 | -9,097 | -28.41% |
| 1890 | 24,183 | 1,259 | 5.49% |
| 1900 | 24,751 | 568 | 2.35% |
| 1910 | 23,130 | -1,621 | -6.55% |
| 1920 | 24,359 | 1,229 | 5.31% |
| 1930 | 25,438 | 1,079 | 4.43% |
| 1940 | 26,663 | 1,225 | 4.82% |
| 1950 | 24,599 | -2,064 | -7.74% |
| 1960 | 23,891 | -708 | -2.88% |
| 1970 | 35,885 | 11,994 | 50.20% |
| 1980 | 53,930 | 18,045 | 50.29% |
| 1990 | 67,910 | 13,980 | 25.92% |
| 2010 | 161,778 | 93,868 | 138.22% |
| 2011 | 164,075 | 2,297 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 166,426 | 2,351 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 168,370 | 1,944 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 170,760 | 2,390 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 173,271 | 2,511 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 175,721 | 2,450 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 179,005 | 3,284 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 181,932 | 2,927 | 1.64% |
| 2019 | 184,945 | 3,013 | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 187,958 | 3,013 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 190,971 | 3,013 | 1.60% |
| 2022 | 193,984 | 3,013 | 1.58% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118,524 | 65.03% |
| Black or African American | 52,270 | 28.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 281 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 2,736 | 1.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 4,031 | 2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 4,403 | 2.42% |
DeSoto County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 64,424 | 2.82 | 74.8 |
| Married | 34,501 | 3.35 | 84.1 |
| Male | 3,851 | 3.38 | 61 |
| Female | 9,214 | 3.42 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 16,858 | 1.27 | 67.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,279 | 2.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,477 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 35,987 | 30.08% |
| Some College | 30,169 | 25.21% |
| Associates Degree | 13,009 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,404 | 16.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,328 | 8.63% |
DeSoto County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,964 | 1,804 | 816 |
| 2+ Races | 1,571 | 1,156 | 469 |
| White | 79,878 | 74,158 | 19,970 |
| Black | 31,960 | 28,882 | 7,649 |
| Hispanic | 4,726 | 3,119 | 925 |
| Other Race | 1,862 | 1,097 | 328 |
| Native American | 225 | 206 | 36 |
| Islander | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.55%.
$42,004
Average Earnings
$49,541
Average Male
$35,705
Average Female
DeSoto County, Mississippi Language by Age
DeSoto County, Mississippi Language
94.11% of DeSoto County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 5.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.00% of the population.
DeSoto County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 281 | 54 | 19.22% |
| Hispanic | 9,047 | 1,362 | 15.05% |
| Black | 51,619 | 7,007 | 13.57% |
| Multiple | 4,352 | 484 | 11.12% |
| White | 113,543 | 8,483 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 2,732 | 94 | 3.44% |
| Other | 715 | NaN% |
9.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.00%
Male Poverty Rate
11.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in DeSoto County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeSoto County, Mississippi is Native, with 19.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeSoto County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.47%.
DeSoto County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
DeSoto County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
DeSoto County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
DeSoto County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,782 | 8.54% |
| Black | 2,812 | 7.54% |
| Native American | 57 | 24.57% |
| Other Race | 50 | 2.08% |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 5.27% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 3.21% |
DeSoto County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
4.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.01%
Born in DeSoto County, Mississippi
96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.11% of DeSoto County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 35.01% having been born in Mississippi. 2.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990